New Here! Higher AMH Levels & Clomid Success

[Deleted User]

Hi Everyone! I've been a lurker for quite some time, and you all are so kind, experienced, and understanding so I thought this might be a good place for me to start. My husband and I have been TTC since January, and when I was only have a period every 4-5 months, I made an appt with my OBGYN. After some tests, he revealed that he suspects I have PCOS. I'm not seeing an RE yet, and I realize that may be the next step. My blood work came back normal, except my OBGYN said my AMH level is a 7. I'm starting my first round of Clomid (50mg), and I was curious if you all knew if there was a higher chance of pregnancy success on Clomid with a higher than normal AMH level? If so, is there an increased risk of multiples (knowing the chance of multiples already goes up when using Clomid as an anovulation treatment)?

I really appreciate your feedback and wisdom! Thank you for reading!

LG2793

Yes to what @PenguinMG‌ said. You are taking a huge risk with your health not being properly monitored on clomid by an RE!!

katie0919

::LURKING::

Agreed- I took Clomid last month (with success) but I was intently monitored by my RE to make sure it didn't hyper stimulate my ovaries - or cause cysts. 

Yes, there is a slightly higher chance for multiples - another reason to be properly monitored. If too many follicles are maturing on a cycle of Clomid, an RE will cancel the cycle and wait to try again. If you are not monitored, you have no idea how your ovaries have reacted (or not reacted) to the drugs.

I strongly advise you do not take Clomid from an OB if they are not going to monitor you with ultrasounds.

EDIT: Strongly meaning DO NOT TAKE IF NOT MONITORED

DrylHeisnberg

PenguinMG said:

EmSM said:

Hi Everyone! I've been a lurker for quite some time, and you all are so kind, experienced, and understanding so I thought this might be a good place for me to start. My husband and I have been TTC since January, and when I was only have a period every 4-5 months, I made an appt with my OBGYN. After some tests, he revealed that he suspects I have PCOS. I'm not seeing an RE yet, and I realize that may be the next step. My blood work came back normal, except my OBGYN said my AMH level is a 7. I'm starting my first round of Clomid (50mg), and I was curious if you all knew if there was a higher chance of pregnancy success on Clomid with a higher than normal AMH level? If so, is there an increased risk of multiples (knowing the chance of multiples already goes up when using Clomid as an anovulation treatment)?

I really appreciate your feedback and wisdom! Thank you for reading!

You're not seeing an RE yet but you're taking Clomid?

Read this.

Seems to me if you had lurked here at all you knew this ^ would be the common sentiment for your situation. Don't take clomid from an OB. You need to be monitored or you are putting yourself at risk. 

delujm0

Read the newbie blog please.

 

I wouldn't want to take Clomid without the proper monitoring of an RE.  Getting pregnant faster would be awesome, but I'd rather not risk high order multiples or play russian roulette with my uterine lining.

 

OP, i'd strongly suggest getting a second opinion from an RE before taking the Clomid.  You've only been trying for 8 months, but you have PCOS and only have been getting a period once every 4-5 months, so this is probably a reasonable time for you to visit one.

[Deleted User]

Thank you all! My OBGYN said that once I start the Clomid cycle (not yet started), that I'll come in for monitoring, but you're right that I'm not currently seeing or scheduled to see an RE. I'll be sure to ask my doctor if I need to make an appointment with an RE to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed during my treatment. I just didn't know if a higher AMH level would maybe yield a better result on Clomid, but it sounds like it really depends on how my body reacts to the medication as a whole. Thank you all very, very much!

KingLED

Monitoring from your OB =/= monitoring from an RE. Also, what Naria said.